Updated / Wednesday, 5 May 2021
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In this special episode of You OK?, and to mark Darkness Into Light, we discuss the significance of the event to those impacted by self-harm and suicide as well as exploring stories of recovery and supports available through Pieta.
Leigh Kenny who is the Regional Clinical Manager at Pieta explains how people experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harming can engage with Pieta, what their supports look like as well as offering practical advice for friends and family hoping to support a loved one in crisis.
One of Pieta s Ambassadors, Lawson Mpame, shares his experience of being a textbook bottler when it came to sharing his feelings with others and how this led to frightening thoughts of suicide. Lawson sought help for his depression and with the help of a supportive friend group, he is now committed to being open and honest about how he’s feeling, while encouraging others to do the same.
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CALGARY Along with walking, running, cycling or hiking, Calgarians are invited to take in the sunrise on May 8 as part of Darkness Into Light in support of suicide prevention. The fundraiser is part of a series of events being held around the globe organized by Pieta Ireland s leading suicide prevention charity with the local effort done in partnership with the Calgary Distress Centre, which provides 24-hour support to those experiencing personal or emotional crisis through its phone line at 403-266-4357. Around the world, close to 800,000 people take their own lives each year, which equates to one person every 40 seconds.
Reminder for Kildare people to get organised for remote Darkness Into Light on Saturday
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With only days to go to this year’s Darkness Into Light, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, people across the country are getting ready to share One Sunrise Together on May 8th.
Pieta and Electric Ireland are continuing to invite people to sign up at www.darknessintolight.ie and to take part in any way they can – walking, running, swimming, biking or simply sharing this special sunrise moment that can unite us all whilst still staying physically apart.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, there are no organised walks this year, but these activities, carried out within Covid-19 guidelines, will help shine a light on suicide and self-harm, raising vital funds for Pieta’s suicide prevention and bereavement services. With over 22,848 calls and texts placed to Pieta’s free crisis line so far this year, support is vital to ensure this service remains freely available t
Limerick people urged to support virtual Darkness into Light fundraiser
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The sun rises over the cross on top of Knockfierna Hill ahead of this year’s Darkness into Light fundraiser, set for May 8 | PICTURE: Mike Murphy );
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FOR the second year in-a-row, the flagship fundraiser for Mungret-based charity Pieta must take place virtually.
Instead of up to 10,000 people converging on Thomond Park for the annual Darkness into Light walk, Pieta is urging local people to sign up and mark the sunrise on Saturday, May 8 to show support for those impacted by suicide.
Whether it be writing a sunshine note, walking within what is allowed under Covid-19 restrictions, swimming, hiking or biking, the suicide prevention charity hopes local people will support the event.
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